Kanakuk Institute Podcast

The Kanakuk Institute is an eight-month post-graduate leadership development program providing Biblical and theological training to prepare men and women for a lifetime of ministry. This podcast includes short conversational Biblical teaching to continue to equip our alumni and friends in the truth of God’s Word.

I AM...the Bread of Life

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst" - John 6:35 NASB95Keith digs into the first of seven I AM statements and shares how Jesus can take what we have and make it enough because He is our provider AND He is the provision.

09-02
10:33

If God is good, why is there evil?

Why would a loving God create evil? If God is good, why do bad things happen? Keith shares how he personally wrestled with these questions in his own life and the answers he found.

08-26
20:36

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Raegan Hardesty

Alumni Raegan Hardesty shares her story of becoming a believer after years of living as an atheist, how she wrestled with the idea of a loving God, and what the Lord is doing in her life now.

08-19
17:12

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Nick Ginn

Alumni Nick Ginn shares his story of finding freedom from addiction and performance and how God is using his story to impact the lives of others.

08-12
15:24

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Lauryn Mekelburg

Alumni Lauryn Mekelburg shares her story and how she wrestled with the character of God and His love in the midst of grief and the unknown. Be encouraged today by Lauryn's story!

08-05
15:46

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Colt Edwards

Alumni Colt Edwards shares how the Lord has worked and sharpened him during his time at the Institute - specifically in the area of self-image and self-worth. You won't want to miss hearing Colt's story!

07-29
12:54

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Carter Robertson & Brett Vaughn

Keith sits down with Institute alumni, Carter Robertson & Brett Vaughn to hear about their story, their time at the Institute, and why they decided to take a year to get more biblical training even though they already had biblical training from college.

07-22
21:06

James 5

Keith concludes our series on the book of James with encouragement and challenge from James Chapter 5.

07-15
20:27

James 4

Keith continues teaching through the book of James. Today, he focuses on James Chapter 4.

07-08
20:29

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Josh Mawhorr

Alumni Josh Mawhorr shares his experience at the Institute and how he is applying what he learned this past year to his marriage, raising a family, and coaching basketball.

07-01
13:58

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Tiara Ward

Alumni Tiara Ward shares her experience of coming to the Institute after being in the workplace for several years and how God used the past 8 months to provide in ways she could never imagine!

06-24
11:10

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Josh Grogan

Alumni Josh Grogan shares his story of how God continues to bring people into his life to help him grow in his faith and know God's character - especially through the avenue of running.

06-17
16:04

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Regan O'Shea

Recent alum, Regan O'Shea, shares how she has witnessed the Lord faithfully work in her life in the midst of sickness and anxiety and how her time at the Institute has prepared her for her career in medical administration.

06-10
18:33

2024 Alumni Spotlight - Victor Barbieri

Recent alum, Victor Barbieri, shares his story of the freedom he found in knowing Jesus and how his life has radically changed because of the gospel.

06-03
19:51

Mike Predovic - The Cottages at Lake Shore

Keith sits down with Mike Predovic to share how the new Institute campus, The Cottages at Lake Shore, came to be. Listen to see how God was preparing the campus "for such a time as this".

05-27
16:38

Highlights from the Class of 2024

Keith & Chad reflect on the past year at the Institute and encourage us to continue to run the race.

05-20
15:46

Q&A Part 2

Keith & Chad answer questions submitted to the podcast.

05-13
18:36

Q&A Part 1

Keith & Chad sit down to answer questions submitted to the podcast.

05-06
24:23

James 3:13-18

Keith teaches through the last part of James chapter 3 - teaching what it looks like to walk in wisdom and freedom.

04-29
14:11

James 3:1-12

Keith walks through the first half of James chapter 3 and the power our words have to build up those around us.

04-22
13:24

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